Cooling centers open for public relief as Heat Advisory issued for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for areas of Monterey County, effective from Wednesday, June 5, through Thursday, June 6.
Residents are urged to take precautions to stay safe during this period of elevated temperatures, which could reach triple digits....
Greenfield artist debuts new exhibit at ArtWorks @Salinas
GREENFIELD — ArtWorks @Salinas, a program from Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC), has announced its upcoming exhibit, “Home: From the Valley to the Peninsula,” featuring the incredible works of Greenfield artist Javier Lopez Jr.
The new exhibit opens Friday, April 4, with an artist...
Vitalant offers free Halloween costume T-shirts to blood donors
MONTEREY COUNTY — Blood donors can cross “save lives” and “find a Halloween costume” off their to-do list: Vitalant is rewarding all blood donors Sept. 15 through Oct. 5 with a spooktacular free “Instant Halloween Costume” T-shirt.
Not having a robust blood supply can be...
Scammers target PG&E customers, stealing more than $334K this year
CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with nearly 15,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting more than $334,000 in losses to scammers.
The average scam victim lost over $600, and more than 500 customers have reported falling...
Correctional Training Facility raises nearly $11K for Soledad Cops Giving Tree
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Chief Damon Wasson attended a “big check” presentation at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad on Aug. 22.
The Alternative to Violence Program (AVP) incarcerated persons and staff at CTF raised a total of $10,987.19 for the annual Cops Giving...
Soledad marks 9/11 anniversary with first bell-ringing ceremony
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad hosted a solemn ceremony Sept. 11 to honor the victims, survivors and first responders who courageously served during the tragic events of 9/11.
The morning event outside Soledad City Hall featured the city’s first bell-ringing ceremony in honor of those...
Scholarship winners announced at 2024 Harvest Festival in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield celebrated its first-ever Harvest Festival Scholarship recipients during the expanded two-day Harvest Festival, held Oct. 19-20 along El Camino Real.
The inaugural scholarship was awarded to 10 local students in recognition of their achievements.
Scholarship winners included Anthony Duenez Ramirez, Diana...
Friends of Laguna Seca receives $500K donation from Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation
SALINAS — Friends of Laguna Seca has received a $500,000 donation from the Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation (LSRF) in partnership with the Monterey County Parks Foundation (MCPF).
This significant donation comes with the full endorsement from both the LSRF and MCPF, as the Friends of Laguna...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 25, 2024
LISTENING SESSION
SAN ARDO — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 office will be hosting a community listening session on Thursday, Sept. 26, in San Ardo. The session will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the San Ardo Elementary School, 32428 Center...
Voters set to decide series of measures in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents of South Monterey County will have the opportunity to shape the future of local education and community services by voting on various measures in the upcoming Presidential General Election on Nov. 5. Following is a brief summary of the local...
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Soledad unveils newest mural project, ‘Echoes of Generations’
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad unveiled its newest public art installation last week celebrating the area’s rich heritage and serving as a tribute to...
